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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,430.40, 188,145.60 and 111,652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,430.40, 188,145.60 and 111,652.30 is: 167,478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,430.40 : 188,145.60 = 111,652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,430.40/188,145.60 = 111,652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,430.40x = 188,145.60 × 111,652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,430.40x = 21,006,888,974.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,006,888,974.88/125,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,478.45

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